The rosylip sculpin (Ascelichthys rhodorus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. This species is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska to central California where it is an inhabitant of tidepools and other intertidal environments. This species grows to a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its monospecific genus Ascelichthys.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rosylip Sculpin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Porichthys notatus — considered venomous
- Aphos porosus — considered venomous
- Clinocottus globiceps
- Clinocottus recalvus
- Liparis adiastolus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Psychrolutidae
- Genus
- Ascelichthys
- Species
- Ascelichthys rhodorus
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